Appendix B, Footnotes
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
8 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density bonus
- Open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes.
Density may be increased to 1:10 under open space density bonus option; 85% open space required; max.
- RezoningRezoningChanging which district applies to a parcel — a legislative act, not an administrative one. density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes.5 du_per_acre
Through rezoning to TE/R or TE-NB, density may be increased to 5:1 if central water and sewer owned and operated by a municipality, county or public service authority are provided; setbacks may be modified.
- SUP density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive.4 du_per_acre
With SUP, density may be increased to 4:1 for multi-family if one-site sewage and water supply systems are approved by the Health Department.
Other
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. reduction for abutting commercial zones0 ft
If a lot is zoned NB, WV-NB, WV-WC, TE-NB, TE-CG, EI, EB, C-1 or WW abuts a lot that is zoned NB, WV-NB, WV-WC, TE-NB, TE-CG, EI, EB, C-1 or WW, the side and/or rear minimum setback shall be reduced to 0 feet pursuant to §154.2.141 General Modification to Yard Regulations.
- Health Department approval required
All development requires Health Department approval.
- Open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. lot size reduction30,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Minimum lot size may be reduced to 30,000 sq. ft. under open space density bonus option.
P/x = Prevailing, if one exists, otherwise number indicated. See § 154.2.142, Front Setback/Yard Regulations. Front setback from railroad right-of-way in E1 District is 0 feet.
- Zero lot line setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.20 ft
In the case of zero lot line development or a shared lot line, a 20-ft. setback shall be observed on the other.
From the ordinance
Density may be increased to 1:10 under open space density bonus option; 85% open space required; max.